K12 2.13 History – Unit Assessment – Flashcards
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Which describes the work of Nicolaus Copernicus?
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Developing a heliocentric theory
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Which was not an accomplishment of Galileo Galilei?
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Discovering elliptical orbits
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Which best describes the influence of Isaac Newton's theory of universal gravity?
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It showed that the universe follows a set of predictable rules
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What did John Locke believe?
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It is the government's job to protect the natural rights of life, liberty and property
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Which was not a belief of Voltaire?
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Huguenots should give up their protests and become Catholic
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Which was influenced by Montesquieu?
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U.S. Constitution
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Which describes a major impact of the U.S. Constitution?
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It promised freedom and equality to all people in the new United States (INCORRECT)
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Which was not a cause of the French Revolution?
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The voting structure in the Estates-General (INCORRECT)
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Maximilien Robespierre led France during which phase of the Revolution?
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The Reign of Terror
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Which was Napoleon's greatest achievement as leader of France?
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The Napoleonic Code
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Where did Napoleon suffer his most serious defeat?
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Russia
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Who led the slave rebellion in Haiti in 1791?
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Toussaint-Louverture
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Father Hidalgo led a struggle for Independence in which country?
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Mexico
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Which is a reason democracy failed following most Latin American revolutions?
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The people of Latin America had very little experience with self-government
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Which best explains the role of nationalism in Europe following the Congress of Vienna?
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The growth of national pride led many people to reject Enlightenment ideas (INCORRECT)
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Which was not a major cause of Russian weakness in the mid-1800s?
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Shortages of land
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Which describes the primary goal of Gluseppe Mazzini's Young Italy movement?
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Creating a united Italian nation
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Which did Otto von Bismark use to promote Germany unification?
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Militarism
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Which step did Britain take to prevent rebellion in some of its colonies?
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Passage of the Reform Act of 1832 (INCORRECT)
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Which issue was resolved by the U.S. Civil War?
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Slavery
